Replacing Rear Cover Gasket on Rear Differential

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Important!
In event of oil loss, always check rear differential for traces of wear and damage.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drain and catch or draw off rear differential oil Oil Change in Rear Differential incl. Used Oil Disposal
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Stabilizer
- Lower rear differential Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Differential; if necessary, press to one side (do not remove output shafts)





Note:
Read and comply with document "Rear differential: Assignment to model series Application and ID".

Select rear differential:
- 168K Replacing Rear Cover Gasket on Rear Differential (168K)
- 188K Replacing Rear Cover Gasket on Rear Differential (188K)
- 188L Replacing Rear Cover Gasket on Rear Differential (188L / 188LW)
- 215K Replacing Rear Cover Gasket on Rear Differential (215K)





After installation:
- Add rear differential oil Oil Change in Rear Differential incl. Used Oil Disposal